Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Bmw G 310 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Bmw G 310 R. Kawasaki Z E-1: 9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output) hp, 140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z E-1
Bmw G 310 R
Horsepower (hp)
9 hp
34 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
143 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
158.5 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
143 km/h
Weight
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z E-1
6.5/10
"A smart urban commuter buy if range anxiety won't break you."
Pros
+Removable battery is practical
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Sharp Z-series styling
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Slow charging times frustrating
−Battery health unknown used
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
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